Bakong system lends a hand to promote riel usage
The Bakong system, the interbank transaction platform of the country launched by the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC), has helped with the de-dollarization efforts of the central bank through payments using KHQR and also by promoting cross-border payments. ...
Manoj Mathew
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501275493/bakong-system-lends-a-hand-to-promote-riel-usage-2/
Notification on the opening of mining concession areas to apply for exploration licenses
On 18 November 2022, the Ministry of Mines and Energy issued a notification on the opening of mining concession areas to apply for exploration licenses for 155 hectares in Chhouk district, Kampot province.The public and national and international companies that are interested can apply for ...
Ministry of Mines and Energy
Snared gaur calf freed from trap
A baby gaur was rescued by Wildlife Alliance on January 6 after being found trapped by a snare in Kampong Speu province’s Oral district. The Ministry of Environment said that the calf had suffered injuries to its right front leg and had been sent to the ...
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/snared-gaur-calf-freed-trap
Japanese firm seeks to open care centre for the elderly
A Japanese company is seeking approval for its new project to establish an elderly care centre in Cambodia to improve the quality of life and health of the aged. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501304391/japanese-firm-seeks-to-open-care-centre-for-the-elderly/
Draft code and law on natural resource management and regional trade agreement unanimously approved by senate
The Cambodian Senate has approved a draft Environment and Natural Resources Code and a draft law authorising ratification of the ASEAN Trade in Services Agreement. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501307746/draft-code-and-law-on-natural-resource-management-and-regional-trade-agreement-unanimously-approved-by-senate/
GDP per capita to swell 8.3% in 2023, Pornmoniroth says
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance (MEF) Aun Pornmoniroth said yesterday that Cambodia’s annual economic growth per person or GDP per capita has been forecasted to increase to $1,932 in 2023 from $1,784 in the previous year, even as inflation has been ...
Kang Sothear
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501312162/gdp-per-capita-to-swell-8-3-in-2023-pornmoniroth-says/
Govt to promote mental health services nationwide
Hang Chuon Naron, Minister of Education, Youth and Sport, said that the government is planning to expand mental health services nationwide to reduce deaths caused by mental illness. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501316053/govt-to-promote-mental-health-services-nationwide/
PP’s garbage collection increases
Phnom Penh City Hall Authority said that the collection and transportation of garbage in Phnom Penh per day amounted to more than 3,700 tonnes, an increase of a 1,000 tonnes of waste compared to 2020-21. ...
Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501316685/pps-garbage-collection-increases/
Cambodia, US vow to expand cooperation to boost trade and investment
Cambodia and the United States are committed to further strengthening and expanding cooperation to increase trade and investment. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501320028/cambodia-us-vow-to-expand-cooperation-to-boost-trade-and-investment/
Digital infra remains govt’s top priority
Boosting digital infrastructure remains one of the top priorities of the national government, a senior ranking official within the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications has said. ...
Sreekanth Ravindran
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501320178/digital-infra-remains-govts-top-priority/
MEF, ABA Bank partner to develop digital economy and fintech
The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) and Canada-headquartered ABA Bank signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today to collaborate within the framework of digital economy and financial technology development in Cambodia. ...
Sangeetha Amarthalingam
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-mef-aba-bank-partner-to-develop-digital-economy-and-fintech
Draft law for population info database, IDs ‘finalised soon’
The General Department of Identification (GDI) said that a draft law on civil registry documents, statistics and identification will be finalised soon at the inter-ministerial level. GDI said the modernisation of this legal framework will become an important legal tool to ensure sharing clear data and ...
Sok Raksa
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/draft-law-population-info-database-ids-finalised-soon
Ministry calls for vigilance of possible natural disasters
The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology (MOWRAM) has warned the public of possible natural disasters, especially strong winds and high waves at coastal areas between July 19-25, 2023. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501326691/ministry-calls-for-vigilance-of-possible-natural-disasters/
MoC unveils law to protect real estate customers
The Ministry of Commerce (MoC) has made an announcement on the implementation of the Law on Consumer Protection and prakas on Unfair Contract Clauses to protect consumers in the real estate and housing sectors. ...
Mon Sokeo
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-moc-unveils-law-to-protect-real-estate-customers
2023 General Election is a true reflection of the country’s democratic maturity
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has stated that ‘the 2023 general election is a true reflection of Cambodia’s democratic maturity with its exceptional voter participation and its election legitimacy as attested by the diversity of national and international observer teams.’ ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501330481/2023-general-election-is-a-true-reflection-of-the-countrys-democratic-maturity/
New government looks to more FDI investment
Cambodia is optimistic that it will continue to attract more foreign direct investments following the formation of a new government after the July 23 election, a top official said. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501329609/new-government-looks-to-more-fdi-investment/
Ministry of Post to install free public wi-fi in coastal areas
The Ministry of Post and Telecommunications has announced that it will install free public wi-fi in coastal areas and other priority areas in Preah Sihanouk province. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501297895/ministry-of-post-to-install-free-public-wi-fi-in-coastal-areas/
New landfill for Kampong Thom officially inaugurated
More than $4 million worth of landfills in Kampong Thom province were officially inaugurated on Monday to help improve sanitation and environmental management services around Tonle Sap Lake. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501314371/new-landfill-for-kampong-thom-officially-inaugurated/
Press statement on the 2023 general election is a true reflection of the country's democratic maturity
On 24 July 2023, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press statement that the 2023 general election reflects the country’s democratic maturity.The Ministry would like to highlight factual and first-hand observations of this historic event through five points:Higher voter turnout and a ...
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
China Unicom to build Cambodia’s first state-owned submarine optical fiber cable project
China Unicom Group, one of the country’s largest telecommunications operators, will build Cambodia’s first state-owned submarine optical fiber cable with a large capacity for international communications. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501378890/china-unicom-to-build-cambodias-first-state-owned-submarine-optical-fiber-cable-project/